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A 27-year-old female asked:
i will be getting permanent eyeliner makeup on my eyes. she said to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) or claritin to prevent tearing & swelling. can i use allegra instead?
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Don't see how: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Claritin would not do anything for the inflammation from being tattooed. Perhaps it is just a myth. Allegra in fact is a more potent antihistamine than Claritin.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Does having celiac disease make a woman more prone to sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
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Do not think so : I am not aware of any connection between celiac disease, which primarily involves gluten intolerance and causes diarrhea, and sciatica. Sciatica is usually caused by edema around this nerve or pinching of the nerve.
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CA
A 21-year-old member asked:
Why can arm swelling and pain happen after breast cancer surgery?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 34 years experience
Lymphedema: An essential part of breast cancer staging is the removal of some of the lymph nodes under the armpit. The lymphatic system's job includes draining tissue fluid and bringing it back into the circulation. Lymph node removal short-circuits this process leading to the risk of chronic swelling, or lymphedema. The less nodes removed, the lower the risk.
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Dr. Barry Rosen commented
General Surgery 34 years experience
Provided original answer
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has reduced this risk to under 5%, compared to rates of 25% in the past.
Sep 30, 2011
Dr. Sean Canale commented
Breast Surgery 30 years experience
In select patients, even a positive sentinel node may not mandate completion axillary node dissection. Also, with modern chemotherapy, even patients with gross positive node disease up front may be converted to node negative status with neoadjuvant therapy and spared axillary node dissection given a negative sentinel node following neoadjuvant therapy.
Dec 30, 2011
CA
A 40-year-old member asked:
How can I prevent inflammation of stomach lining due to blood thinner plavix (clopidogrel)?
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Dr. Louis Grenzeranswered
Cardiology 55 years experience
Take with food: Do not take the medicine on an empty stomach and it sometimes is helpful to take medicines such as antacids that are used to treat gastritis. Many people can take Plavix (clopidogrel) without problems. Some of the medications can interfere with the action of the Plavix (clopidogrel) so consult your physician.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
There is no swelling or extreme pain. But there is bleeding during strained bowel movement. Could this be internal hemorrhoids?
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Dr. Howard Hackanswered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Yes: Rectal bleeding may be caused by hemorrhoids. Colonoscopy is the standard of care to evaluate rectal bleeding in people over 40.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
West Fargo, ND
A 49-year-old female asked:
4 months ago I had total knee replacements(both) and I still have swelling, burning, sharp needle like pains is this normal? What are the signs if one is allergic to the metal in the knee replacement (both)
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Dr. Andrew DeGruccioanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Can be normal: Some pain and swelling can be normal at this stage. May take close to 1 full year for complete resolution with good therapy. Signs of metal allergy include persistent pain and swelling, skin rashes, including hives , and x-ray findings of component loosening. A sample of the metal, provided by the implant company, can be taped to your arm to confirm. Ask your surgeon.
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